KNE;Kalimpong, January 16The Kirati Khambu Rai
community today took out mammoth rally in Kalimpong town to mark their new year
(Yalambar Sawat 5073). The rally started from the Mela ground, encircled the
town and ended at the Mela ground.
The rally demanded tribal status under
Article 366(24) and 372 of the Indian Constitution with placards in the hands
and shouting slogans. The rally was organized by the Kirati Khambu Rai Cultural
Organisation, Kalimpong.
The day started with
offering of prayers and with different colorful cultural programmes. The
Secretary of the Organisation Arun Rai said that the community has fulfilled
all the essential components to become as tribal. Rai have their own exquisite
culture and traditions he added.
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